"Standing There" is a song recorded by English band

the Creatures The Creatures were an English band formed in 1981 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie of the group Siouxsie and the Banshees. The Creatures released their first EP '' Wild Things'' in 1981. They recorded four studio albums: '' Feas ...

(also known as singer

Siouxsie Sioux Susan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), known professionally as Siouxsie Sioux, is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. She was the lead singer of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees (1976–1996). They released 11 ...

and drummer

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). It was co-produced by

Mike Hedges Mike Hedges (born 1953) is a British audio producer/engineer best known for his work with The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Manic Street Preachers. During his career, Hedges has worked with an eclectic roster of artists ranging from rock ...

and featured

Gary Barnacle Gary Barnacle (born 1959 in Dover, England) is an English saxophonist, flautist, brass instrument arranger, composer, and producer. Barnacle is primarily noted for his session work and live work, including various Prince's Trust concerts at ...

on saxophone and Peter Thoms on trombone. It was the lead single of ''

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'', the second album by the Creatures. ''

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'' wrote: The lyrics are about a strong issue. Budgie commented: "It's about the direct contact you get on the street, it's not just verbal abuse anymore. You see them up ahead and wonder, 'Should I cross over the road or turn around and go back?' They're making you think about regular things, you're walking round with your guard up all the time. You'll always get it if you look a bit different, they go 'Are you a boy or a girl, darling?' I used to get beaten up and pushed through shop windows in Liverpool in 1977, and nothing's changed". The first

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, "Divided", was not included on the album. However, additional B-side "Solar Choir" was added to the CD release. In the US, the song was played a lot on the alternative radio stations; it peaked at number 4 on the ''Billboard''

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chart in January 1990.

Notes

{{Authority control 1989 singles The Creatures songs 1989 songs Polydor Records singles Geffen Records singles Songs written by Siouxsie Sioux Songs written by Budgie (musician) Song recordings produced by Mike Hedges